<p>A full-time Behavioral Health Clinician opportunity is open in Juneau, Alaska, embedded within an outpatient behavioral health team delivering evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment to individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. The position carries a broad clinical scope — assessment, diagnosis, therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination — supported by a multidisciplinary team and a salary range of $70,000–$120,000 annually. For a licensed or license-eligible clinician seeking meaningful community impact in one of the most visually stunning and culturally rich cities in the Pacific Northwest, this role offers both clinical depth and lifestyle reward.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $70,000–$120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and licensure level</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Retirement plan</li> <li>Paid time off and paid parental leave</li> <li>Clinical supervision provided for clinicians actively pursuing independent licensure</li> <li>Professional development opportunities to support continuing education and career growth</li> <li>Supportive, team-oriented work environment within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient behavioral health setting serving individuals, families, and groups across the full lifespan</li> <li>Dual-focus practice addressing both mental health conditions and substance use disorders</li> <li>Comprehensive clinical scope: biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, individualized treatment planning, and ongoing therapy delivery</li> <li>Therapy modalities include individual, family, marital, and group therapy formats</li> <li>Trauma-informed and evidence-based interventions are central to the clinical model</li> <li>Active crisis intervention and safety planning responsibilities integrated into the role</li> <li>Care coordination with external healthcare providers and community resources is an expected function</li> <li>Patient and family psychoeducation regarding mental health and recovery pathways</li> <li>Electronic medical record documentation with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness</li> <li>Regular participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field required</li> <li>Active or eligible licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent preferred; clinical supervision available for those working toward independent licensure</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning</li> <li>Proficiency in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and clinical documentation</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations across the full lifespan</li> <li>BLS certification required or must be obtained within the required timeframe after hire</li> <li>Preferred experience includes: outpatient behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and care coordination/case management</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Juneau is Alaska's capital city — a coastal community of approximately 32,000 nestled between the Gastineau Channel and the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States. The city offers an extraordinary outdoor lifestyle with world-class hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and access to the Mendenhall Glacier, all within minutes of downtown. Despite its remote character, Juneau supports a well-developed civic infrastructure including quality schools, a vibrant arts scene, and a strong sense of community that draws clinicians who value both professional purpose and an unmatched natural environment. For those open to Alaska living, Juneau delivers a rare combination of meaningful clinical work and a lifestyle that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.</p>